Over Tha Top

What if the pain you’ve been carrying was never yours to carry in the first place?

In this powerful conversation, Demond Hicks sits down with therapist Kiara Williams for an honest and deeply personal conversation about mental health, childhood trauma, emotional healing, therapy, boundaries, forgiveness and breaking generational cycles.

Kiara Williams opens up about why so many people struggle to set boundaries, why constantly being “strong” can lead to burnout, and why you don’t have to be in crisis to seek therapy.

They also unpack a powerful truth: your feelings are information.

From childhood experiences and trauma to adult relationships, forgiveness, emotional exhaustion and the patterns we unknowingly pass down to our children, this conversation asks questions many of us have avoided asking ourselves.

How do you know if you’re actually healing?

How do you stop carrying other people’s pain?

How does childhood trauma affect the way you love, communicate and build relationships?

And what does it really mean to forgive someone without pretending what happened was okay?

This is more than a conversation about therapy. It’s a conversation about understanding yourself, giving yourself permission to heal and realizing that you are not alone.

 HOST
Demond Hicks

 GUEST
Kiara Williams
Therapist

If you’ve ever struggled with mental health, childhood trauma, anxiety, emotional pain, relationships, boundaries, forgiveness or healing, this conversation is for you.

Watch until the end and ask yourself:

What pain am I still carrying that I was never meant to carry?

If this conversation speaks to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

#MentalHealth #ChildhoodTrauma #Healing

On this episode of Over Tha Top, host Demond Hicks sits down with Courtney Smith for a deep and honest conversation about personal growth, healing, mindset, self improvement, emotional healing, purpose, relationships, and becoming the best version of yourself.

Why does growth feel so hard even when you’re doing everything right? Courtney Smith opens up about the challenges that come with healing, self reflection, changing your mindset, letting go of the past, and growing into a new version of yourself.

This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated because they’re putting in the work but still don’t see the results they want. Sometimes growth doesn’t look like progress while you’re in it.

Watch the full conversation and join Demond Hicks and Courtney Smith as they talk about healing, personal development, mental health, self awareness, purpose, relationships, mindset shifts, and the difficult journey of becoming who you’re meant to be.

Subscribe to Over Tha Top for more real conversations about life, mindset, healing, personal growth, relationships, purpose, and self improvement.

#PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #OverThaTop

Are you really healing, or just masking the pain? In this episode, licensed therapist Jalen Malone breaks down the truth about mental health, emotional healing, and trauma recovery.

We dive deep into how therapy works, the difference between therapy vs psychology, and why overcoming trauma in the Black community requires real "soul work." Jalen shares actionable steps on how to process emotional pain, build trust, and break free from generational toxic patterns and family stigmas.

If you are looking for mental health advice, personal growth, self-improvement, and therapy tips for men and women, this conversation is for you.

Key Topics Covered:

• Mental Health & Emotional Healing: What real recovery looks like

• Therapy vs Psychology: How to find the right mental health professional

• Overcoming Stigma: Breaking silence on Black mental health and family trauma

• Soul Work: Practical steps for verbalizing pain and inner healing

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Intro

• 0:48 - The Path to Therapy: Faith, Service & Social Work

• 2:21 - How to Become a Licensed Therapist

• 8:05 - Therapy vs Psychology Explained

• 11:15 - Building Trust & Rapport in Therapy

• 12:20 - Healing Deep Trauma & Black Mental Health

• 15:00 - What is "Soul Work"? How to Start Healing

#MentalHealth #Therapy #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #BlackMentalHealth #JalenMalone #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #SoulWork #TherapyForBlackMen #MindsetShift #PodcastEpisode

This conversation goes deeper than just love. It’s about understanding where the way we love comes from, how childhood experiences and trauma can shape our relationships, and what happens when we finally decide to break the patterns we inherited.Lidda opens up about healing from the past, taking your power back, setting boundaries, and learning that you can’t change what happened to you, but you can change what happens because of it.We also talk about generational trauma, parenting, forgiveness, emotional healing, self love, relationships, and breaking unhealthy cycles. Sometimes the hardest part of healing is realizing that the people who raised us may have loved us with what they knew, but that doesn’t mean we have to repeat what they did.What if the way you love today is connected to something that happened to you years ago?Watch the full conversation and ask yourself: Are you loving from a place of healing, or from what you learned to survive?#Relationships #Healing #SelfLove

Finding Your Purpose When You Feel Lost: Fear of Failure, Self Doubt, Validation and Life DirectionAre you feeling lost in life, questioning your purpose, afraid of failure, or unsure what direction you should take next? This conversation explores finding your purpose, overcoming fear of failure, dealing with self doubt, and learning how to move forward when you don't have everything figured out.In this honest conversation, we talk about why so many people stay stuck while searching for their purpose instead of committing to the things they truly want to pursue. We discuss how fear of failure, fear of judgment, and the pressure to succeed can prevent you from taking action.We also talk about why failure is part of personal growth and why making a wrong decision does not mean you have failed at life. Sometimes you simply need to change direction, learn from the experience, and keep moving forward.One of the biggest topics in this conversation is external validation. Social media can make us feel like we constantly need other people's approval, likes, comments, or recognition to feel successful. But real growth can happen when you start building for yourself instead of building your life around an audience.This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain about their future, afraid to take a risk, or currently trying to figure out their next chapter.We talk about:Finding your purpose and callingHow to stop being afraid of failureOvercoming self doubtFear of judgmentTaking action instead of waiting for the perfect momentUnderstanding that failure can lead to successChanging direction when life doesn't go as plannedStopping the need for constant external validationBuilding a life for yourself instead of an audiencePersonal growth and self improvementFinding direction when you feel lostHaving the courage to pursue what you really wantIf you've been asking yourself, "What am I supposed to do with my life?" or "Am I on the right path?" this conversation is for you.Sometimes you aren't lost. You are simply afraid to take the next step.Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments: What is one thing fear has been stopping you from doing?#FindingYourPurpose #FearOfFailure #PersonalGrowth

What happens when life doesn't give you a choice but to grow up? In this powerful episode, Nisha Hicks sits down with her twin brother Demond Hicks for a raw and real conversation about self-discovery, healing from toxic relationships, single motherhood, faith and what it truly means to walk in your purpose.Nisha opens up about her journey from feeling completely lost to becoming an intentional woman of God. She shares the realities of raising a son with seizures as a single mom, how that experience pushed her to go back to school to become a medical assistant, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change your life.If you've ever felt broken, lost, or like life was moving too fast — this episode is for you. 🙏In this episode we talk about: • How to find yourself after toxic relationships • What self love really looks like in real life • Being a single mom to a child with medical needs • Going back to school while raising a child alone • The power of faith and trusting God's seasons • How your environment shapes who you become • Setting intentional goals and living with purpose🎙️ Host: Demond Hicks 🎧 Guest: Nisha Hicks

Host Demond Hicks chose to be open and vulnerable in this episode, discussing his spirituality, struggles with entrepreneurship, and feelings of failure in life. He candidly shared his experiences with the challenges of early parenthood, acknowledging the impact on his relationship and admitting to causing trauma. Hicks reflected on learning to be a father and the difficulties of being a young parent, shaped by a childhood devoid of hugs and "I love you" in his household.

In Episode 45, Depression Ain’t No Joke featuring Brother Jamaal, delve into the complex narratives of Black history, addressing issues of depression, anxiety, and the pursuit of success. Gain insights into Brotha Jamaal's perspective on holidays, as he shares why he finds them pointless and chooses not to celebrate. Explore these thought-provoking topics with a focus on mental health and cultural perspectives.

In episode 44, we discussed healing, being present in the moment, being intentional, enjoying the journey, giving yourself grace, and not dimming your light. The main thing is honoring yourself in your journey.

In the 43rd episode of "From the Streets to Success," witness the continued journey of individuals overcoming challenges and forging their paths to success, highlighting resilience, determination, and triumph against the odds.